Introduction

From the Hungry Girl website:

Just like Lady and the Tramp! Well, almost. You can't really do the noodle trick with spaghetti squash... but do you really need to mimic cartoon dogs on a date? Exactly. And you definitely don't need to consume hundreds of extra carby calories when a spaghetti craving hits.

From the Hungry Girl website:

Just like Lady and the Tramp! Well, almost. You can't really do the noodle trick with spaghetti squash... but do you really need to mimic cartoon dogs on a date? Exactly. And you definitely don't need to consume hundreds of extra carby calories when a spaghetti craving hits.

Directions

Once cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. To a very large baking pan (or 2 medium pans), add 1/2 inch water. Add squash halves, cut sides down. Bake in the oven until the insides are tender, about 40 minutes.

Meanwhile, spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and set aside. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Evenly form into 6 meatballs and place on the baking sheet, evenly spaced. Bake in the oven until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. (Meatballs can bake simultaneously with squash.) Set aside.

Once squash is cool enough to handle, use a fork to scrape out 4 cups of the strands and transfer to a strainer to remove excess moisture. (Reserve remaining squash for another time.) Transfer to a large bowl, cover to keep warm, and set aside.